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Scissors dream meaning
Scissors point to jealousy and quarrels in relationships, with business dullness. Having them sharpened suggests distasteful work; breaking them points to quarrels and possible separation, while losing them suggests escaping unpleasant tasks.
Dream scenarios
- 1
Dreaming of scissors
Spouses may become jealous and distrustful, sweethearts may quarrel, and business may grow dull.
- 2
Having scissors sharpened
You may work at something repulsive to your feelings.
- 3
Breaking scissors
Quarrels and possible separations may follow.
- 4
Losing scissors
You may seek to escape unpleasant tasks.
Personal symbolism
Scissors can cut, divide, or prepare something, and the dream focuses on conflict and difficult obligations. Simply dreaming of them points to distrust between spouses, quarrels between sweethearts, and dull business. Having them sharpened suggests taking on work that feels repulsive. Breaking them connects with quarrels and likely separations, while losing them suggests trying to escape unpleasant tasks. Think about what you were doing with the scissors and how you felt about handling them. Their condition and your action may point toward a relationship strain, an unwanted duty, or a wish to avoid one.
Questions to reflect on
- Were the scissors sharp, broken, or lost?
- What relationship tension or unpleasant task came to mind in the dream?